Martial artists across the world and across generations have looked for very different things from their training, but virtually all of them have a few things in common: First, martial artists want, in general, to become stronger, faster, and more… Continue Reading →

There are a ton of different martial arts techniques out there. Now, we are not talking about different styles of martial arts, such as Taekwondo, Karate, Jeet Kune Do, or any other, but the different techniques which each of them… Continue Reading →

Whether you are a newbie, a long time student, or a master, one of the things that you definitely need as a Karate practitioner is the Karate Gi. This is the name given to the uniform worn by all people… Continue Reading →

Krav Maga—literally, “contact combat”—is the martial art taught to the Israel Defense Forces and Israeli security services. While it does not enjoy the widespread American popularity of Karate or Tae Kwon Do, Krav Maga is considered by many martial arts… Continue Reading →

The Bo staff has been around for pretty much as long as anybody can remember. After all, it is a fancy name for a long, hard, and somewhat flexible stick used for combat. Heck, at first they were most likely… Continue Reading →

Martial arts are awesome for many different reasons. They are a way to teach people how to fight, how to defend themselves, and they also inspire confidence. There is also the fact that engaging in martial arts will help make… Continue Reading →

Wing Chun dummies are traditionally known as Muk Yan Jong, which in Cantonese literally translates to wooden man post. This is a wooden dummy used in various types of Chinese martial arts training, mainly in Wing Chun, as well as… Continue Reading →

Martial arts are, for the most part, seen as a way to learn how to fight, and moreover as a way to learn self-defense. Yes, striking, grappling, and learning to use weapons are all major components of most martial arts… Continue Reading →

Martial arts knife fighting and knife defense techniques exist in a variety of martial arts practiced across the world. Generally speaking, except for the most aggressive of martial arts, most of them practice knife defense techniques, or in other words,… Continue Reading →

MMA, and martial arts in general, are great things to be involved in. They help you learn how to fight, they get you into top shape, and they make you part of a community. That being said, you need the… Continue Reading →

If you are a martial artist, then you know that the martial arts are as much about spiritual and mental matters as they are about physical things. It is, after all, an art, and not simply a sport. Martial arts… Continue Reading →

There are various things that you will need to be effective and successful in your martial arts career. One of these things is the shoes you need to wear during training and sparring matches. You need flexible, comfortable, and durable… Continue Reading →

Ok, so before we get into the thick of things, let us just remind you that this is a highly subjective topic. Some people may regard this martial arts movie as the best one, while others prefer that one. The… Continue Reading →

Samurai Warriors Samurai, both in Western popular culture and in the historical mythology of Japan, occupy powerful roles as sages, warriors, and protectors. Their lineage, which ended in the early modern era in Japan, is long and well-documented, and it… Continue Reading →

Aikido was formally developed in the late 19th Century in Japan by Morihei Ueshiba, affectionately and reverently referred to by his pupils (as well as contemporary Aikido practitioners) as O Sensei. Ueshiba was an accomplished martial artist, a master swordsman,… Continue Reading →

How many times have you been part of the conversation about whose martial art is best or most effective for self defense? It’s funny how everyone thinks it’s the one they practice. I guess that’s not surprising. If people didn’t… Continue Reading →

There are many different parts to a katana, and there can be entire articles dedicated to each part. One in particular that doesn’t need a ton of explanation, but is used for various purposes is the sageo. The sageo is… Continue Reading →

If someone were to ask you to make a list of martial arts you could think of, what would they be? Kung fu? Karate? Taekwondo? There are a slew of others that likely come to mind, but I’ll bet few… Continue Reading →

So I’m doing a top 10 most badass martial art weapons! It’s my first top 10 list, but by the time I actually finished this thing, I think I realized why there are so many of these out there. They’re… Continue Reading →

So I recently got myself a BOB, a body opponent bag from Century, one of the biggest names in martial arts equipment. What I want to cover is relatively in depth, so if you haven’t watched the review video, I… Continue Reading →